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The Narrowboat
Pub and Restaurant££££
Islington
"Cozy pub in winter, balcony overlooking the canal in summer"(10 Tips)
"sun and canal view on the balcony"(3 Tips)"Great food (Sunday roasts and burgers) and good atmosphere."(2 Tips)
"Good service."(8 Tips)
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J PowerDecember 16, 2014One of the cosiest pubs around! Sunday Roast is great, the menu changes frequently and you have the canal right there - in summer people take over the whole area around the bridge. Very unique gem.Upvote2Downvote
Charlotte MoultonJanuary 18, 2015Fantastic Sunday menu. I had the pie sign a side of mash which was awesome. Roast also good. Great location, pretty view, but super busy on a Sunday would suggest book ahead. Service only ok.
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Hande ErfusAugust 9, 2016Order at the bar and they will bring your food to you. Limited seating outdoors. Sunday roasts are good, also the cod&chips. As a lighter option, I would recommend the quinoa, kale, avocado salad.Upvote1Downvote
Benjamin BrowilOctober 10, 2022Great staff, very friendly and professional, yesterday we had Sunday Roast and was delicious, customer service 10 out of 10. Place very well managed as every pub should be, this guy is really top.UpvoteDownvote
Lea DesplacesJanuary 2, 2019£6 squash soup came cold w/out the advertised roasted chestnuts and sourdough (and I had to ask). We also asked to get dishes at the same time given NYE family dinner situation - ended up eating in 2s
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A LMay 25, 2016The Narrowboat has upped its game, the quality of the menu is now more in keeping with the gastropub prices - sophisticated food, well presented, generous portions - well done!UpvoteDownvote
hotel.infoAugust 1, 2011Lovely gastropub overlooking Regents Canal in Angel, so perfect for a sunny day. Recommend the mussels & avocado/feta/hazelnut salad with a bottle of prosecco. Food (8.5/10), Service (7/10), Value (8/ Read moreUpvote7Downvote
Evina DiamNovember 24, 2017Nice views of the canal and very good food! If you are not a fan of sunday roast, fear not! You ll definitely find something to munch! ;)UpvoteDownvote
AlgucciaJanuary 27, 2019Only good for the view&location on the canal. Anything else is totally forgettable: the service, the food, the drinks, the coffee..£14.5 for a half-cold and not even tasty Veggie roast😟
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純苔 小橋川August 23, 2015The chocolate, peanut butter, banana, avocado mousse is amazing! You have to try it! Get two!
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Oli DowdeswellApril 4, 2015Stunning location and fantastic menu. Brilliant chips and burger, amazing pie and the sausage and mash is also worth a go!UpvoteDownvote
Sam LickerFebruary 6, 2018Great fish and chips + a beautiful view of the canal. Very friendly staff as well!
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Excellent sharing boards, roasts and burgers. Good stout on tap and excellent wines. Just took the parents and they loved it too!UpvoteDownvote- James PartonAugust 8, 2016Pretty good selection of Young's ales. About half a dozen tables on outside balconies over looking the canal. Nice.
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Jordi LlobetJuly 31, 2014Try to take a table at the terrace. Quite and beautiful area. Fries are so good, and the Hamburgers are amazing.UpvoteDownvote
Peal PartzMay 19, 2018The atmosphere is lovely. The food is bad. I ordered a salad with blue cheese dressing and it was legitimately just mayonnaise....considering it was one of the few veggie options. It's nearly inedible
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Toby SchusterJuly 7, 2013A beautifully chilled out place that serves great food. Service is super friendly and striking that peculiar balance of being laid-back yet efficient. A perfect destination...UpvoteDownvote
Stavroula KonidariSeptember 29, 2017Went there for a birthday party and the group food was good! Staff is always nice and helpful. Good place.UpvoteDownvote
Lizzie FinnOctober 21, 2013Really good Sunday roast and awesome staff. I accidentally left my phone there and one of the bar tenders dropped it to my house on his way home!UpvoteDownvote
LeekyJuly 17, 2015Try and get a seat on the balconies over looking the canal. They also do a really good take on Fish & Chips.UpvoteDownvote- A LDecember 6, 2015Lovely location, was a regular here for years but have decided to stop going as the prices have climbed while food has become generic - nearly £20 for a very basic pub main course...UpvoteDownvote
- Marc LawsonAugust 25, 2014We had the DNA ale, which was hoppy but still nice. The view outside and the environment inside were great. However, the pint cost £5.04 - what's with the 4p?UpvoteDownvote
Brandon 🍣🍶☕️December 27, 2015So many crazy choices of foods and they were actually open on Sunday!! Only pub around that I could get into. 👍🏼Upvote1Downvote
Nash NaniMay 3, 2016Unique for its canal views and balconies, but the food is also pretty solid..highly recommendedUpvote1Downvote
Max KletSeptember 7, 2013Platters to share are fantastic and quite big. There are also seats upstairs on the balconies if you're luckyUpvoteDownvote
Matt GodwinAugust 6, 2018Fantastic location on the canal. Friendly staff and great selection of drinks.UpvoteDownvote
Vic McGinJune 26, 2015Very friendly staff that catered to our weird drink choices! Delightful canal views with pub fare.UpvoteDownvote
Ros O'FlynnSeptember 2, 2014Great little gastropub on the canal! Was nice for lunch in the sun. Good burger!UpvoteDownvote
Lidia VorontsovaNovember 2, 2014Such a lovely and cozy pub overlooking the canal. Not too expensive either.UpvoteDownvote
Geraldine GoldieNovember 5, 2013Absolutely brilliant food and the staff are so lovely, creating such a really relaxed atmosphereUpvoteDownvote
Nice food, a bit pricey if I'm honest, but the atmosphere rocks and staff are nice!UpvoteDownvote- Anna VAugust 4, 2013Enjoy the sun and canal view on the balcony or have a cozy drink inside. Blankets and hot water bottles by the sofas.Upvote2Downvote
- Amitai OliverDecember 16, 2015Great food (Sunday roasts and burgers) and good atmosphere.UpvoteDownvote
LJanuary 30, 2016Cute pub, get a seat upstairs on the balcony for drinks by the canal.UpvoteDownvote
Wojtek BerezaJuly 12, 2015Pretty cute place but gets packed on the weekend, bring back the bench on the canal!UpvoteDownvote
Ceara PixieDecember 22, 2015Lovely place to stop off for a pint of you're walking the canalUpvoteDownvote
Alba IbarzJune 1, 2013Different, lovely and confortable place to have a beer. It seems that you are not in London.UpvoteDownvote
Gus FergusonNovember 28, 2014Good food with a real country feeling... You don't feel like you're in London anymore!UpvoteDownvote
Good beer selection with balcony overlooking the canal. Bit special.UpvoteDownvote
Dessy MitevaSeptember 14, 2014Try the burger! The terrace is really nice on a sunny day :-)UpvoteDownvote
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The Narrowboat
119 St. Peter's St (near Noel Rd)
Islington
Greater London
N1 8PZ
United Kingdom
Islington
Greater London
N1 8PZ
United Kingdom
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:30 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
+44 20 7400 6003
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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